Obit: Lange, Marvin E. (1921 - 2012)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
E-mail: bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Bach, Boser, Dahl, Fischer, Gerczak, Hamlin, Knopick, Lange, Leichtnam, Leischer, LePage, Montgomery, Szlachciuk, Wagner, Wanta

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 08/23/2012

Lange, Marvin E. (5 SEP 1921 - 14 AUG 2012)

Marvin E. Lange, of Milwaukee, was born to eternal life on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. He was born to this life on September 5, 1921 to the late Gustave E. and Florence D. (Leischer), in Medford.

Beloved husband of the late Betty Jane Lange (Leichtnam), loving father of Carol Boser, Linda (Stan) Szlachciuk, Bruce (Thea), Dennis (Anne), Cindy (Ed) Dahl and Mary Jane (Greg) Bach.

Cherished grandfather of Bruce Jr. and Tricia Lange, Jody (Shawn) Knopick, Shelly (Tim) Wagner, Laurie Montgomery, Vicki (Eric) Hamlin, Eddie Jr. (Dana) Dahl and Jacob Bach.

Treasured brother of Betty LePage, Kenneth Lange, Jeaneane Lange and Wayne Lange. Dear friend of Marian Wanta. He is further survived by 15 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Marvin is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Don Boser granddaughter, Stefanie Lange; siblings, LaVerne Fischer, Robert and Harold Lange; and friend Dorothy Gerczak;

Visitation at Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 9:30-11:45 a.m. Funeral service at 11:44 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Marvin was born in Medford and worked for many years as a truck driver. After retirement, Marvin found his true passion in life, dancing. Over the years, he made several wonderful friendships dancing at the Moose Lodge and Pulaski Inn. He also enjoyed cribbage, bowling, fishing, hunting and traveling the world. Most recently Marvin was a member of Adoration Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenfield.